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The Riddlemasters of Letterland: A Playful Competition
In the charming town of Letterland, where words and letters lived together in harmony, there was a mischievous trio named Manny, Andy, and Yvonne. They were known for their playful nature and their love for wordplay.
One sunny afternoon, as the residents of Letterland went about their letterly activities, Manny, Andy, and Yvonne decided it was time for a friendly competition. They would each come up with a riddle, and the others had to solve it.
Manny, being the quick-witted of the trio, went first. With a twinkle in his eye, he posed his riddle, “What month is the shortest of the year?”
Yvonne and Andy exchanged puzzled glances, trying to decipher the clever wordplay. After a few moments, Yvonne’s eyes lit up with realization. “May!” she exclaimed, “It only has three letters!”
Manny grinned, acknowledging Yvonne’s sharp wit. It was a playful start to their competition.
Next up was Andy, who had a reputation for his love of numbers and patterns. He posed his riddle confidently, “What has keys but can’t open locks?”
Manny and Yvonne exchanged quizzical looks, their minds working to unravel the puzzle. After a moment, Manny’s face lit up with understanding. “A keyboard!” he exclaimed, “It has keys, but it can’t open locks!”
